Architecture Portfolio 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges for human life in various aspects, leading experts to conduct studies to adapt to the situation. Urban studies and planning are not an exception, as the city system plays a crucial role in human life. This study aims to evaluate the impact of urbanization components on the spread of COVID-19. The researchers searched for studies in the Scopus database and screened them based on PRISMA guidelines. Out of 13,015 studies, 145 studies met the criteria and were grouped into 11 categories, including urban density, public spaces, and socioeconomic and environmental quality. The study provides recommendations and solutions to manage the pandemic in urban areas.